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Make an Impact

in Your Community

Love traditional music and dance? Bring it to life in your community!

Whether you’re planning a barn dance, starting a jam session, or creating a space for musicians of all ages to connect, we’re here to help you get started. Our free resources are packed with simple guides, tips, and ideas to help you get started—no experience needed.

It’s all about creating a space where people can connect, have fun, and keep traditional music alive. You’ll be helping pass these traditions on and build something meaningful where you live.

Start small, make it your own, and see where it goes!

Barn Dances

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Jam Sessions

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  • "Thank you so much for sharing these music downloads! I can’t wait to teach them to my classes!"

    —Diane

  • "This is awesome! I do folk dancing with my elementary students and am happy to find some new music."

    — Meg

  • "I loved them all! We've done the Oh Susanna last night at our Clogging practice. The kids loved it. Thanks for sharing them with us."

    —Penny Sloan

  • "We’re having a barn dance and this is so helpful. Thanks for your generosity in sharing the music and instruction. From Canberra Australia"

    —Rebecca

  • "This is great! I’ve been a square dance caller since the mid-70’s and I’m always glad to find new dances and new material."

    — Garland Smith

  • "I volunteered to teach American folk dances at our Thanksgiving community celebration. This is perfect for learning the dances and then playing the music which goes with them. Thank you so much! Let’s make folk dances a tradition for Thanksgiving and Fourth of July Independence Day."

    — Guest

  • "We have just had a really successful Barn Dance party for my wife’s 80th, in spite of the fact that I had very little experience of barn dances, zero experience of calling, and actually have very little understanding of rhythm. After much desperation, I came across your website, which really “saved my bacon” as we say in England; and after watching your videos, and downloading the music, I was confident enough to go ahead with it all. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your skill with beginners like me!"

    — Peter Kingston